In our business, we’re well aware of the myths about private aviation. We know that some of these myths have kept smart businesspeople who could benefit from private air travel from considering it as a productivity tool.

This is unfortunate because once people get started with us, many say that they wish they had discovered this option sooner.

Myth #1 – Air Charter is for Corporate Fat Cats

The Myth

The Reality

Myth- Air Charter is for Corporate Fat Cats   Business teams - engineers, middle managers, sales and customer service personnel

Quick! – What kind of person do you think about when you think of private air travel?

Most people think of the “corporate fat cat”  in the suit with the gold cufflinks, lighting a Cuban cigar and drinking single-malt whiskey while he reviews his multi-gazillion-dollar stock portfolio.

The Reality

Many of our clients are business teams including customer service people, engineers and salespeople who find that doing business in person is simply more effective than email, phone or videoconferencing.   Our clients also include families with elderly parents, small children or pets  who want to enjoy their precious vacation and family time enjoying each other, rather than being subjected to long security lines, airport delays and luggage restrictions.

Myth #2 – Charter Aircraft are all Big, Expensive Private Jets

The Myth The Reality
 Not all charter aircraft are huge, expensive Gulfstreams  Chartering a Cirrus - it's as comfortable as a luxury car and safer than traveling by  automobileChartering a Cirrus is a great transportation alternative

Quick! – What kind of aircraft do you think about when you think of private air travel?

Most people think of the enormous, luxurious large-cabin aircraft like the Gulfstream V pictured above.

The Reality

Just as ground transportation includes a variety of vehicles, from limousines to luxurious RVs with all of the amenities to smaller, more economical cars; private air travel can include everything from the big business jets to smaller, more economical aircraft that can get three people where they need to go quickly and efficiently. These smaller aircraft are often best for certain trips because they can land at airports much closer to your travel destination.   Our travel experts can help you select the best aircraft from our fleet to meet your budget and preferences.

Myth #3 – My Board (Or Shareholders, or Customers) Won’t Approve if I Use Air Charter

The Myth The Reality
Twelve angry men - the judgemental reaction people fear from their board or shareholders. Customers, shareholders and your board care more about results than methods

Quick! – What reaction do you expect from your board, shareholders or customers if you use private air travel?

Many businesspeople are concerned that stakeholders or the public will disapprove of the use of private air charter in the course of doing business.

The Reality

Other than a very few highly publicized events, the mode of transportation that you use is of much less importance to intelligent stakeholders than the results you achieve.  And it’s been our experience that private aviation can be a very effective tool for achieving more of your objectives in less time.

  • Your customer service and sales staff are more effective when they are able to make more sales and service calls in the same amount of time.
  • Your engineers and product development staff achieve much better results at the office or at their client sites than in the airport lounge waiting on a delayed departure.
  • Your service staff can carry samples, equipment, tools and other luggage on a charter aircraft that are not allowed by the airlines.
  • Your customers are happier when you can solve their problems more quickly.

First and Foremost